KEMAH, TX – Throughout the month of October, the Kemah Boardwalk will host goblins, ghosts and games for this year's Boo on the Boardwalk Halloween festival. Visitors of all ages will have a spooktacular time while enjoying the Dungeon of Doom Haunted House, costume contests, trick-or-treating at retail stores, themed cruises, live music and prizes galore. The Boardwalk will be transformed with spooky decorations, and costumed characters will parade the area during the haunting good time.

Come be frightened at the scare-filled haunted house, Dungeon of Doom, for only $15 Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 2 p.m. to midnight and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday’s are “Student Nights” in which students can get into the Dungeon of Doom for $10 with a student I.D. Purchase a fast pass for $20 and Dungeon of Doom attendees will be able to go straight to the front of the line with immediate admission. This year, the Dungeon of Doom will feature seven new scenes offering guests thrilling, never before seen, experiences. Ages 12 and under can also still get their scare-fill by visiting the Little BOO Fun House inside Joe’s Crab Shack open Thursday and Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. for $5.

On weekends, Boardwalk attendees will enjoy a full day of free activities and entertainment. Families can listen to free live music on the Plaza featuring the Boogie Man Band, Graveyard Revue, Scary-oke with Mike Mereles on Bradford Star and a variety of other rock bands. Kids can also decorate their own pumpkin for $2 with stickers, markers, googly eyes and more in the amusement area near the ticket booth on Friday from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Additionally, children, ages 12 and under, will have the opportunity to trick-or-treat and receive Halloween candy early on the Retail Level and at Kemah’s Kiosks Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Throughout the month, the Boardwalk is giving away prizes to those who love Halloween as much as they do. Specifically, on October 27, children the ages of 12 and under, can win more great prizes in the Boardwalk’s costume contests in the Event Plaza beginning at 4 p.m. The top 10 best dressed will receive Landry’s gift cards.

For additional chances to win, pick up a coloring sheet at a retail store, in the Plaza or at any of the restaurants to participate in the Boardwalk’s coloring contests. Color your picture of a Halloween scene and turn it in by November 1 at Sweet Scoops, Bayside Grille or Saltgrass. The contest will be between two age groups of 6 and under, and 7 through 12. Third place winners will receive a Family Four Pack**. Second gets a $25 gift card plus the Family Four Pack** and first place wins $50 gift card and the Family Four Pack**. Coloring contest winners will be announced on November 5 and will be notified by phone or email.

The Boardwalk FantaSea will also celebrate Halloween with a Captain’s Costume Party & Murder Mystery Dinner on October 26 featuring fine dining, dancing and beautiful views of Clear Lake, Kemah and Galveston Bay. Boardwalk FantaSea will begin boarding at 7 p.m. and sets sail at 8 p.m. Buy your tickets now by visiting www.boardwalkfantasea.com.

Directions from Houston: Take I-45 South to the FM 518 exit. Turn left on FM 518 to FM 2094. Continue east on FM 2094 to Highway 146 and turn left. Turn right at the first light, which is Sixth Street. Turn left at the first stop sign, which is Bradford Avenue. Go to the end of the street.